A Brother’s Love
My older brother, Evan, and I were 12 1/2 months apart. We were the “twins” who weren’t really twins, but who shared a bond so close, that I still can’t believe he is gone. I never needed to worry...
View ArticleMeningitis B Vaccine – Who Gets It?
My whole life is on the Outlook calendar. Birthdays, meetings, to-do lists, reminders—when anything pops up, it goes on the calendar. Doesn’t matter if it’s four days or four years from now, it gets...
View ArticleWhat Is Meningitis, Anyway?
The bacteria that cause meningitis, and possibly septicemia, can spread in many ways, including through a kiss or a cough, a sneeze or a sip on a shared straw.
View ArticleImmunizing Against Meningitis B
It’s time for the older one to leave her pediatrician and connect with an adult doctor. But before waving goodbye to her childhood medical home, I asked her pediatrician to immunize both girls against...
View ArticleNo More Meningitis
Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs) announces the launch of its national educational campaign, “No More Meningitis.” The campaign warns parents that meningitis is a rare but deadly...
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